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Patent GB-189724121-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for Treating Mixed Sulphide Ores.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1897-10-19
Granted: 1897-11-20
Abstract: 24,121. Thompson, W. P., [Ketchum, E. C.]. Oct. 19. Drawings to Specification. Oxygen.-In treating roasted sulphide ores by electrolysis to obtain the zinc and lead therein, oxygen is evolved at the anodes, and may be collected.
Patent GB-189726842-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means for Selectively Using Acetylene or the like Gas with Ordinary Lamp Apparatus.
Inventor: BOND EDWARD SAMUEL
Filed: 1897-11-17
Granted: 1898-11-17
Abstract: 26,842. Bond, E. S. Nov. 17. Acetylene and like lamps.-Oil or candle lamps are modified to burn acetylene or like gas. Fig. 3 shows the application to acycle lamp having a fixed oil container. A movable plate 9<a> carries a burner 12 the height of which is adjustable by means of a screw pipe 13 and washers 14 and 14". A flexible gas-supply tube is passed through the oil-supply inlet. When the lamp has a removable reservoir the burner is attached to a plate, which engages the slideways for the attachment of the reservoir. Fig. 5 shows a carriage candle lamp provided with a gas pipe 13<b> carrying an adjustable nozzle stop 23, burner 12, and flexible supply pipe 16. In a modification, the supply pipe passes laterally into the tube 13<b>.
Patent GB-189728280-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Means and Apparatus for Raising Mud and other Material or Deposits, from River Bottoms and the like, and for Analogous purposes.
Inventor: POLL GEORGE
Filed: 1897-11-30
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,280. Poll, G. Nov. 30. Dredging.-Relates to improvements in dredging- apparatus of the type described in Specification No. 4044, A.D. 1897. The mud, detritus, or goldbearing material is loosened or dislodged at the bottom of the river or the like by a high-pressure jet of water forced through a pipe n<4> and nozzle n, and is raised up a pipe m<5> by a high-pressure jet forced through a pipe m and nozzle m<4>. The hydraulic elevator is connected to the sliding guideframe b by a bracket m<7>, and to the air chamber or diving bell d by a funnel or screen o provided with slides at the sides operated from inside the air chamber by racks and pinions and a key. The material from the pipe m<5> is delivered into a sluice box, and the tailings are conveyed by a second hydraulic elevator and shoot to a barge or other place. High-pressure water is supplied to the pipes n<4>, m by a flexible pipe which is mounted on swivelling supports on pontoons, and is connected to an elevated reservoir on shore.
Patent GB-189728648-A (GB)
Title: Improvements for Making Cycle and other Frame Joints without Brazing.
Inventor: RADFORD WILLIAM
Filed: 1897-12-04
Granted: 1898-10-29
Abstract: 28,648. Radford, W., and Smith, W. Dec. 4. Spigot-and-socket joints; jointing-tools.-Relates to a method of jointing cycle frames by means of expanding bushes so as to dispense with brazing. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 2, a bush A split at Q is placed in the inner tube, the end of which is split or grooved. After the tube has been placed in its socket it is expanded by screwing a bolt B with a conical head C into a threaded opening in the bush. The bolt is rotated by a squared part E and may pass out through the frame to receive a lock nut or nuts F. In the modification shown in Fig. 2, a short conical bolt J is used, and the key for turning it is inserted in a recess K. A straight bolt can be employed, but in this case the hole for its reception must be made smaller than the bolt, or the bush must be first slightly closed. The split bush may be placed in a split liner &c. The end of the tube may be flush or flanged. According to the Provisional Specification the bush may be in two parts.
Patent GB-189729745-A (GB)
Title: Improved Construction of Apparatus for Saving Life from Fire, applicable also for Lowering Goods.
Inventor: BULL EDWARD AUGUSTUS
Filed: 1897-12-15
Granted: 1898-07-23
Abstract: 29,745. Bull, E. A. Dec. 15. Fire-escapes.-Relates to a windlass for lowering goods at a regulated speed, or for use as a fireescape. A rope F is wound up on a drum D mounted on an axle B in a frame A. When the rope is unwinding and the suspended weight descending, the drum D carries with it, by means of ratchets H and pawls I, a pair of drums C. E on either side, which are surrounded by adjustable band brakes J, J. The holes M in the framing in which the axle B rotates are made oblong so as to allow the descending weight to tighten the brakes. On winding the rope F up again, the drums C. E remain stationary. The handle B' is arranged to unscrew from the axle B, if it is attempted to wind the rope up the wrong way.
Patent GB-189800985-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fog Signalling for Railway Trains.
Inventor: LENK NIKOLANS
Filed: 1898-01-13
Granted: 1898-02-26
Abstract: 985. Lenk, N. Jan. 13. Signals on engines; indicators and repeaters, signal. -For use in signalling during fogs, a rocking shaft C, provided with arms F, F<1>, is mounted beneath the rails, and is operated by the pulley D and chain &c. from the signal cabin, so that one of the arms F, F' will trip the corresponding one of the levers H, H<1> on the engine, according to whether the line is clear or blocked, the lever F' being in inoperative position when the lever F is operative, and vice versÔ. The lever H is connected by a cord J to a 'safety' indicator L, and the lever H<1> is similarly connected to a ' danger' indicator L'. In the form of indicator shown, the indicator disc is normally covered by the drop-down flap b, the catch c of which is released by the cord J.
Patent GB-189810359-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hinges for Doors, Windows, and the like.
Inventor: GOLLER GOTTFRIED
Filed: 1898-05-06
Granted: 1898-06-11
Abstract: 10,359. Goller, G., and Goller, H. May 6. Hinges for doors, windows, &c. The pin and socket portions 1, 2 are each cast with a screw 5 and a screw-hole 6 for an extra screw, the socket portion being attached to the door. A templetis used in boring the screw-holes in the door and frame to ensure correct attachment.
Patent GB-189811933-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Self-propelled Vehicles.
Filed: 1898-05-25
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 11,933. Lawson, H. J., and British Motor Co. May 25. Steam-generator furnaces.-Relates to a steampropelled vehicle. The steam generator, as shown in Fig. 1, is constructed with two concentric annular chambers A, B communicating with each other by water tubes C<1>. The annular chambers are each composed of cylindrical plates and end plates connected by tie-bolts A', B<4>, so that portions can readily be removed to expose the outer or inner ends of the water tubes. The grate bars are supported by a ring B<6>. The interior of the inner cylinder of the boiler is furnished with a lid, and serves as a fuel hopper. The superheating-coils B<7> surround the grate, one for the steam on its way to the engine, and the other for the exhaust before it is discharged.
Patent GB-189813037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Glow Lamps.
Filed: 1898-06-10
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 13,037. S p i r a l Globe (Limited) and Parker, B. C. E. June 10. Shaping. - Electric incandescent lamp bulbs are provided with internal lightrefracting coils d of glass rod. This is effected by winding the glass rod on a former, and placing the coil within a cylinder c, which is then contracted on the coil, to form a bulb. The contraction may be performed by closing the cylinder and exhausting air from it through a tube. In another method, a bulb is blown of the desired size, cut in two, placed over the coil. and re-united by welding a thin strip of glass on its edges.
Patent GB-189814602-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Brakes for Velocipedes.
Inventor: JOHNSTONE PETER
Filed: 1898-07-02
Granted: 1898-10-22
Abstract: 14,602. Johnstone, P. July 2. Brakes adapted to be operated by a movement of the saddle. A bent lever a is fulcrumed on apiece fixed to the plate b, and is connected at one end, by an adjustable jointed connection e, to the tube d, and at the other end to the brake rod, which is guided in the clip f. The curved plate b is clamped to the L-pin, and is provided with slots within which slide the pieces c, connected to the tube d to which the saddle is secured. When going down hill, or by the action of the rider, the saddle may be brought forward and the brake applied. A spring g serves to bring the saddle to the normal position shown in Fig. 1.
Patent GB-189819192-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Hand Strickle Card Grinders.
Inventor: SYKES JOHN
Filed: 1898-09-09
Granted: 1899-07-08
Abstract: 19,192. Sykes, J. Sept. 9. Carding - engines ; hand tools.-Relates to a hand card-grinding strickle. Several wedge - shaped strips 3 of emery, having their acting faces formed like a toothed rack, are secured by means of metal strips 5 to a wooden block 1 provided with a suitable handle 2.
Patent GB-189819621-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Coin Freed Electric Meters.
Inventor: CRAWLEY CHARLES WILLIAM SCOTT
Filed: 1898-09-15
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 19,621. Crawley, C. W. S. Sept. 15. Electricity, supplying, in general.-A pinion-nut r, upon a screw r' and in gear with a sleeve pinion q, is shifted to the left by the revolution of the pinion derived from the drum o after prepayment ; it is moved to the right by the revolution of the screw by means of a ratchet-wheel d driven by the meter. Any displacement from the extreme right-hand position allows a latch v to hold a switch arm u<1> which is pulled into circuit when an arm t<1> is pulled out of circuit by a rod t. The nut operates an index. Coin action.-The coin drops down a shoot a into a drum o, which is divided into quadrants and enclosed by a three-quarter drum p<2>, so that, as the coin protrudes, both drums are turned together when the outer one is actuated by a handle p<1>. Coin-discharging mechanism.-The coins fall in turn from the slots in the drum through a slot in the three-quarter drum.
Patent GB-189826613-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Heating and Purifying Water.
Inventor: BOWDEN HENRY WHITE
Filed: 1898-12-16
Granted: 1899-10-28
Abstract: 26,613. Bowden, H. W. Dec. 16. Water, purifying; decanting and settling.-Apparatus for heating and purifying water by steam is shown in Fig. 1. Annular water pockets 1. to 8 have plates 1<a> to 8<a> dipping into them, and are supplied with water from a pipe 9. The water overflows the edges of the pockets, and passes downwards into the purified water receptacle 11. An exhaust steam inlet pipe 14 supplies steam, which circulates upwards and heats the water, at the same time causing it to deposit calcareous or other matter. The steam exit pipe 21 is fitted with a live steam pipe 22, through which live steam can be introduced in place of exhaust steam. In a modification, the exhaust steam flows in the same direction as the water. In other modifications, the annular pockets are arranged in tiers in sets of two.
Patent GB-189905121-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Emergency Brake for Railway Carriages and the like.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-03-08
Granted: 1899-08-19
Abstract: 5121. Golby, F. W., [Damour, C. W., and Lesse, F. A.]. March 8. Brakes.-Relates to an emergency brake in which the vehicle body applies the blocks to the wheels. The undercarriage is of box form into which the body A can drop to apply the brakes. To the sides of the body are secured bars c, c, connected by a transverse beam b and notched as shown at d in Fig. 1. Normally the parts d<1> rest on studs e, e projecting from bars e<1> carrying the axle-boxes. To apply the brakes, compressed air is admitted to the cylinder g to move the bars c, c endwise. The parts d' then leave the studs, and the carriage body drops and applies the brakes. The body is raised, when required, by admitting compressed air to cylinders h, h. The plungers h<1> are forced against the axles, and the body raised. Springs f pull the bars c back to their former positions, when the air is exhausted from the cylinder g.
Patent GB-189906925-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Acetylene Generators.
Inventor: COMBIER ANTOINE
Filed: 1899-03-30
Granted: 1899-05-13
Abstract: 6925. Combier, A. March 30. Acetylene. - R e - lates to generators in which the supply of carbide to a quantity of water is automatically regulated. The casing A has an inner reservoir, charged with water through a funnel E<1>, and an outer annular reservoir, receiving water or glycerine &c. through a funnel E. The bell C rises and falls within the anuular reservoir, and carries a carbide charging hopper R, having its upper opening closed by a screw cap C'. Suspended from a ring P<2> round the opening by rods P' is a hood P which prevents the carbide from falling directly on to a ball S<1> forming one of the two valves S, S<1>. The valves are mounted upon a rod S<2>, working within a fixed tube T, the top opening of which is protected by a short tube S<3>. The bell being held in position by pins H and hinged catches J, so that the valve S rests upon the tube T and the valve S<1> closes the hopper, the reservoirs are charged with water, and the hopper with carbide. On releasing the catch, the bell falls, the valve S<1> opens, and an amount of carbide, regulated by the distance apart of the valves S, S<1>, falls into the water. The gas developed raises the bell, and thereby shuts the valve S<1>, thus preventing any more carbide from falling. The gas passes away through the tube F, having a hood F<1>. As the quantity of gas in the holder diminishes, the bell again falls, and the process is repeated.
Patent GB-189912348-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process for the Preparation of Permanent Emulsions Soluble in Water of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Etherial Oils and Pharmaceutical Products.
Inventor: BOLEG FRIEDRICH
Filed: 1899-06-13
Granted: 1900-06-13
Abstract: 12,348. Bolegr, F. June 13. Emulsions, making.-Relates to the preparation of a permanent emulsion, soluble in water, of aromatic hydrocarbons, ethereal oils, pharmaceutical products, perfumery, and disinfectants. The hydrocarbon &c. to be treated is heated in an oxidation apparatus with compressed air, soda lye and water being slowly added during the operation. The product is next mixed with mineral and resin oil mixture prepared as described in Specification No. 12,349, A.D. 1899. The mixture is then treated in a distilling-apparatus without access of air and under pressure, and is then heated under a pressure of from one half to one atmosphere for some time. On cooling, the product forms the soluble emulsion. In treating pharmaceutical products, the treatment with soda lye and air is dispensed with, the medicament being slowly added to the heated oil.
Patent GB-189915788-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Testing Eggs.
Inventor: LYONS JAMES
Filed: 1899-08-02
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 15,788. Lyons, J., Lyons, A., and Lyons, G., [trading as Lyons Bros.]. Aug. 2. Eggs, testing.-A box a is fitted with a series of grooved rollers b, mounted in bearings, and suitably geared so as t) be rotated by a handle h. The eggs are placed between the rollers, and can be examined by the reflection in a mirror i at the bottom, or by placing a light within a box. The lid l is for closing the inspection opening.
Patent GB-189916291-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Sun-shade for Animals.
Inventor: BURCHER WILLIAM HENRY
Filed: 1899-08-10
Granted: 1900-06-16
Abstract: 16,291. Burcher, W. H., and Stelling, G. H. Aug. 10. Sun screens.-A piece of fabric a with openings d for the animal's ears is held extended by a wire frame b, the lower ends of which are fitted into metal clamps c by which the screen is attached to brackets or slotted pieces &c. fixed to the bridle.
Patent GB-189919991-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Umbrellas.
Inventor: PORCIATTI ANGELO
Filed: 1899-10-05
Granted: 1899-11-25
Abstract: 19,991. Porciatti, A. Oct. 5. Folding-umbrellas.-The umbrella is formed with hinged or jointed ribs D, to facilitate folding into compact form. Instead of a stick there is a hollow tube, which is slipped on a gun barrel A, B. Between the end of the gun barrel and the tube, spiral springs C are inserted, for pushing out the umbrella when required. The stick of the umbrella may be a rod which is inserted in the barrel of the gun.
Patent GB-189920645-A (GB)
Title: A New Screw Holder for Attaching the Camera Screw to the Tripod Top or Head, and for Attaching other Screws to the part for which they are adapted.
Inventor: LONSDALE ARTHUR WALTER
Filed: 1899-10-14
Granted: 1900-01-06
Abstract: 20,645. Lonsdale, A. W. Oct. 14. Bolts and studs.- Relates to a device for securing the fixing-screw to the top of tripod or like stands or to other articles to prevent it from being lost. It consists of a flat spring C attached to the underside of the tripod top. In the free end of the spring is a notch &c. which fits on the neck of the fixing screw B. A slider d is then pushed up and locks the screw in the end of the spring. The screw B can turn in its aperture in the spring, and can therefore be screwed into or out of the nut in the bottom of the camera, but is yet always attached to the tripod top.
Patent GB-189921789-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Grinding and Sharpening Machines.
Inventor: BOLENS HARRY WILBUR
Filed: 1899-10-31
Granted: 1899-12-30
Abstract: 21,789. Bolens, H. W. Oct. 31. Sharpening cutter sections and finger-bars of reaping and mowing machines, harrow discs, &c. The grinding-roller R for the cutter sections is carried by a spindle P, mounted in the end of a frame I, I<1>, I<11>, pivoted at j, j<1> to another frame F, F<1>, G, which again is pivoted at f, f<1> to the upright of the frame D, E, E'. This last frame rests by means of a central ridge d upon the base A, to which it is secured by bolts d'. The driving-wheel M is mounted coaxially with the pivots f, f<1>, and gears with a pinion L formed on the boss of the chainwheel K, which is mounted coaxially with the pivots j, j<1> and is geared by means of a chain N to a wheel 0 on the spindle P. The frame F, F<1>, G is provided with a handle H for manipulating the frames, and a tension spring S presses the grinding-roller against the work. The cutter-bar to be ground is held by a forked and handled clamp U upon an inclined work-holder T, which rests, near the clamp by means of a ball-and-socket joint, and at the other side by means of a lug. upon the section A<1> of the base. The sides of this section are telescopically adjustable in those of the part A. When it is required to grind finger-bars, harrow discs, &c., a grinding-disc Q is mounted at one or both ends of the spindle P, and the pivoted frames are turned over to present it at the back of the machine. Supporting-lugs h and catches i are provided to hold the frame F, F<1>, G in an approximately-horizontal position.
Patent GB-190002091-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Refrigerators.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1900-02-01
Granted: 1900-03-10
Abstract: 2091. Lorrain, J. G., [Keyser Manufacturing Co.]. Feb. 1. Refrigerators. - The ice chamber is separated from the lower part forming the provision chamber by a non-conducting partition 4, carried by cross-pieces 9 and uprights 5. Lining-plates 6 laid over these uprights form flues leading cold air from the ice chamber to the bottom of the lower chamber, fresh air being admitted through a pipe 31 opening over the baffle 38. Exits 15 for foul air from the top of the provision chamber are made through the cross-pieces 9, uprights 5, and casing. The ice chamber is lined with flanged plates 27, and a flanged tray 18, which is supported by slats 21 above the partition 4 to leave a dead air space. A trapped drip-pipe 23 from the tray passes through the partition and lower chamber, an airtight packing being placed around it at the partition.
Patent GB-190002444-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Construction of Washing Machine.
Inventor: HALLOWS HENRY
Filed: 1900-02-07
Granted: 1900-12-22
Abstract: 2444. Hallows, H. Feb. 7. Washing-machines.- Fig. 1 shows a partly sectional side view of a double machine. The clothes &c. are passed between the corrugated roller D and the rollers H and brush G, which are supported by side plates I mounted on springs E. The rollers H and brush G may be driven by frictional contact with the roller D, or by means of driving-bands &c. The machine is heated by a burner K. A single set of rollers &c. may be employed instead of the double set shown.
Patent GB-190006304-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Incandescent Oil Lamps.
Inventor: ALBRECHT ADOLPH
Filed: 1900-04-04
Granted: 1900-05-05
Abstract: 6304. Albrecht, A. April 4. Incandescent oil lamps.-Relates to means for raising the wick and the c e n t r a l deflector from a common thumb-button, the deflector b e i n g raised, if desired, to a greater extent than the wick. When the thumb-button 20 is turned to actuate the rack and pinion 3 of the wick-raising device 4, a lever 19 fixed on the spindle 18 engages with the inclined end 17 of the spindle 16 of the pinion 15, which operates the rack 12 upon which the deflector 7 is carried, the differential movement, if any, being obtained by varying the proportions of the gearing actuating the racks 3 and 12. When the wick is lowered, the deflector 7 descends by gravity. In a modification, the deflector and the wick are raised by a common rack and pinion, the rack being loosely connected to the wick-raising device 4, so that the deflector is raised before, as well as simultaneously with, the wick. The accurate adjustment of the deflector is facilitated by making the upper part 6 of the supporting-piece to screw into the lower part 26, and the downward movement of the deftector in the tube 2 may be limited by a collar 21 on the part 6.
Patent GB-190006361-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Gas Burners.
Inventor: BRAY GEORGE
Filed: 1900-04-05
Granted: 1901-01-19
Abstract: 6361. Bray, G. April 5. Gas burners.-To minimize the risk of fracture to the diminisher F, and of breaking the gas-tight joint between it and the burner A when using pliers to screw the burner into position, the diminisher F is secured in the burner A by means of a socket D of yielding material, such as cardboard.
Patent GB-190006841-A (GB)
Title: Improved Method of Preparing and Dyeing Furs.
Inventor: RANSFORD ROBERT BOLTON
Filed: 1900-04-11
Granted: 1901-03-02
Abstract: 6841. Ransford, R. B., [Cassella & Co., L.]. April 11. Furs.-Relates to a process for preparing and dyeing furs, which enables artificial dyestuffs to be employed. The preparation is affected by a double mordanting, consisting of a chrome tannage and a subsequent chlorination. The furs, after a preliminary treatment with alum and salt, are moistened with lukewarm water and washed in a solution of soap. They are then treated with a solution containing chromium oxychloride, basic aluminium sulphate, common salt, and sodium acetate. After rinsing with water, the furs are transferred to a weak solution of hydrochloric acid, and are then immersed in a solution of chloride of lime, to which hydrochloric acid is subsequently added. The furs are next successively treated with weak hydrochloric acid, cold water, and a solution of sodium thiosulphate. After repeated washing in cold water, followed by hydroextraction, the furs are placed in a warm dye-bath after which the furs are rinsed and hydro-extracted and the dried furs packed in moist sawdust. The furs are subsequently softened by passing them over a blunt stretching-iron.